Benjamin Bernard Boateng delivered an impressive performance in Al Ittihad's 2-1 victory against Baladiyat ElMahalla SC in the Egyptian Premier League on Friday evening.
The Ghanaian midfielder provided the crucial assist for Al Ittihad's second goal, helping his team secure an important win in front of their home crowd at the Alexandria Stadium.
The head-to-head record between the two teams before the clash heavily favored Al Ittihad, with one win and one draw in their previous two encounters. Boateng started the game and played the full 90 minutes, showcasing his skills and contributing significantly to Al Ittihad's dominance in possession and shots.
Al Ittihad took the lead in the 42nd minute when Job Mabululu converted a penalty with a right-footed shot to the bottom left corner. However, Baladiyat ElMahalla SC equalized in the 63rd minute through an own goal by Hesham Salah, leveling the score at 1-1.
With the game hanging in the balance, Boateng stepped up to provide the assist for Abdel Ghani Mohamed's left-footed shot from very close range, which found the bottom left corner of the net in the 76th minute. Boateng's assist proved to be the difference between the two teams, as Al Ittihad held on to secure a hard-fought 2-1 win.
Boateng has been a key player for Al Ittihad this season, featuring in 16 games, scoring five goals, and providing two assists in the Egyptian Premier League.